Countries from PM Modi’s 5-nation tour worth adding to your travel bucket list

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his five-nation tour from tomorrow. He will be visiting five countries in eight days, from July 2 to July 9, whereas his itinerary will include places like Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, for summits and diplomacy.
But, we are taking a different route here. What we found out is that these very countries also double as the ultimate offbeat travel checklist? From Afro-Caribbean carnivals to glacier fields and desert safaris, here’s why you should steal a page from the PM’s travel planner, minus the security convoy and press briefings. (Canva)

From the bustling artsy neighborhoods of Accra, to the haunting, powerful history at Cape Coast Castle, Ghana will surprise you in many ways. You can sip chilled coconut water on Labadi Beach, groove to Afrobeats under the stars, and sample spicy jollof rice. Ghana isn’t just a visit; it’s a vibe. It’s a place where history hits deep at Cape Coast Castle, and is a place where the past, present, and party coexist. (Canva)

With a large Indian diaspora, Trinidad and Tobago is where you can feel at home. The islands are ideal for travellers who want to beach-hop by day and party all night. Don’t miss Maracas Bay, the Asa Wright Nature Centre, or if you’re lucky, the epic, glitter-soaked Carnival. Plus, it’s one of the few places where Diwali is a public holiday and there’s limbo dancing in the same week. (Canva)

Land of tango, Malbec, and glaciers, Argentina is dramatic in all the best ways. Whether you’re hiking in Patagonia, sipping wine in Mendoza, or losing track of time in bohemian Buenos Aires, this country feels like a dream of adventure. Also, food lovers, the asado (Argentine barbecue) is a must try. (Canva)

It's a land of Amazon rainforests, samba rhythms, and beaches that make for nice volleyball grounds at sunset. You can live your best life in Rio de Janeiro, watching the city sparkle from Sugarloaf Mountain or dancing at Lapa till sunrise. Add in rainforest treks, waterfalls, and football fever, and it’s basically an adventure filled travel itinerary. (Canva)

Last in the list is Namibia. Stark, surreal, and stunning, this African nation offers otherworldly landscapes that look like you have been transported to the Mars.The towering red dunes of Sossusvlei, the eerie Skeleton Coast, and Etosha National Park’s salt pans make Namibia a dream for photographers and solitude-seekers alike. It’s one of the few places where you can road-trip for hours and still feel like you're the only human for miles.
So while PM Modi’s tour might be all about diplomacy, for us regular folks, maybe, it’s just the right time to update that travel bucket list. (Canva)